Description
This Apple Fritter Cake is a moist, spiced dessert featuring tender chunks of peeled apples baked into a flavorful batter. The cake is topped with a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze that soaks into the cake for an irresistible apple fritter-inspired treat. Perfect served with vanilla bean ice cream or whipped cream, this recipe delivers warm cinnamon and nutmeg spice notes balanced by a delightful apple cider tang.
Ingredients
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Cake
- 1 cup Oil
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider
- 2 1/2 cups Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 3 cups Peeled Chopped Apples (about 3 large)
Brown Sugar Glaze
- 6 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Prepare dry ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking pan with non-stick spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, applesauce, and apple cider until incorporated.
- Combine batter: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined. Carefully fold in the peeled chopped apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed but not overmixed.
- Bake the cake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes, placing foil over the top after 25-30 minutes to prevent over-browning. Test doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean.
- Prepare glaze: While the cake cools, combine butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Melt butter and whisk constantly until boiling. Boil for 1 minute, then reduce heat and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Apply glaze: Once the cake has cooled for a bit, poke holes throughout the surface with a toothpick or fork. Drizzle the brown sugar glaze over the top, allowing it to soak in. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.
- Serving suggestion: Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla bean ice cream or fresh whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- Recipe adapted from Mom’s church cookbook.
- For baking, use firm, sweet yet tart apples such as honeycrisp, gala, fuji, or granny smith for additional tartness.
- This recipe uses honeycrisp apples to provide a balanced sweet and tart flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/20th of cake)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
